Meridian International Center is a nonprofit organization that aims to strengthen global leadership through exchange programs, cultural diplomacy initiatives, and forums for international collaboration. Its mission is to advance U.S. engagement worldwide, prepare leaders for a complex global future, and provide a neutral space for cross-sector dialogue. Meridian designs over 100 annual programs involving 3,500 leaders from 180 countries to address challenges in areas like business, education, and health. It partners with governments, corporations, NGOs, and individuals to impact global issues through leadership development and cultural understanding.

1. ADVANCING EFFECTIVE
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

2. We believe those leaders who have a global view,
cultural awareness, peer networks, and the ability to
collaborate, produce better outcomes.
Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday
President and CEO
Meridian International Center

3. OUR MISSION
To create innovative exchange,
education, cultural, and policy programs
that advance three goals:
Strengthen U.S. engagement with the
world through the power of exchange.
Prepare public and private sector leaders
for a complex global future.
Provide a neutral forum for international
collaboration across sectors.
OUR VISION
We envision a more secure and
prosperous world characterized by
mutual understanding, innovation,
economic growth, and inclusion.
The path to realizing this vision
is through more effective and
connected public and private sector
leadership at all levels.
MEET MERIDIAN
Meridian International Center is a nonprofit,
global leadership organization headquartered
in Washington, D.C.
Meridian’s President Ambassador Stuart Holliday at the
opening of the Jam Session in China’s National Centre
for the Performing Arts. The exhibition was a joint
initiative of Meridian and the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Beijing, China

4. NEUTRAL
FORUMS
DIALOGUE AND
COLLABORATION
Meridian annually produces more
than 100 roundtable discussions,
conferences, seminars, programs,
policy discussions, and other neutral
forums that bring together the world’s
top private and public sector leaders,
and the diplomatic corps.
LEADERSHIP
EXCHANGES
BUILD EXPERTISE
AND RELATIONSHIPS
Meridian’s tailored exchange
programs allow leaders from
around the world to connect
with their American counterparts
and collaborate on solutions to
challenges facing their communities,
organizations, and countries.
OUR WORK
Participant from the U.S. Department of State’s 2014
Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program spells out her
vision for leadership in Africa.
Members of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council, Malawi
Ghulam and Fazel Karim, meet with U.S. Attorney for the
Eastern District of Michigan Barbara L. McQuade and
her staff.
Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships at
the U.S. Department of State Thomas Debass, IBM’s Vice
President of Global Citizenship Initiatives Jen Crozier,
and Enbridge CEO Al Monaco at the 2014 Meridian
Global Leadership Summit.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago H.E. Dr. Neil Parsan
and entrepreneur Christopher M. Schroeder discuss
innovation and entrepreneurship at a Meridian program.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

5. TRAINING
PROGRAMS
PREPARE LEADERS
FOR SUCCESS IN
A GLOBAL CONTEXT
Building on more than 55 years
of experience, Meridian’s custom
training programs combine practical
tools with expertise from our
high-level network, ensuring our
private and public sector partners
are equipped to navigate global
challenges and opportunities.
CULTURAL
DIPLOMACY
BRIDGE COMMUNITIES
AND COUNTRIES
Through the Meridian Center for
Cultural Diplomacy, we create
exhibitions, trainings, and conferences
that bridge cultural divides. These
programs increase understanding and
strengthen relationships between the
U.S. and countries around the world.
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Wendy Sherman views the exhibition In Small Things
Remembered: The Early Years of U.S.-Afghan Relations.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Ants by Chen Zhiguang (stainless steel), from the exhibit
METROPOLIS NOW! A Selection of Chinese Contemporary
Art curated by Meridian.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Members of Meridian’s Corporate Council are briefed by
Ambassador of Nigeria H.E. Adebowale I. Adefuye on the
economic and business climate in Nigeria.
The Crown Prince of Spain H.R.H The Prince of Asturias
delivers opening remarks at Meridian’s Service
Innovation Summit in Madrid, Spain.
Meridian partners with Taproot Foundation to provide
pro bono mentoring to community leaders.

6. OUR APPROACH
We prepare emerging and established leaders
to effectively meet the challenges of a complex
global future.
THEY GAIN
KNOWLEDGE
AND VALUABLE
SKILLS THAT
INCREASE
THEIR
EFFECTIVENESS
AS LEADERS:
WHICH
BENEFITS
INDIVIDUALS,
COMMUNITIES,
AND
COUNTRIES
AROUND THE
WORLD:
PROVIDE
THEM WITH
RESOURCES
AND INSIGHT
ON KEY
GLOBAL
ISSUES
THROUGH OUR:
WE BRING
TOGETHER
A CROSS-
SECTION OF
ESTABLISHED
AND
EMERGING
LEADERS:
CROSS-
SECTOR
LEADERS
PROGRAMS
AND
RESOURCES OUTCOMES
VALUE
AND
IMPACT
Greater Security
Economic Development
Innovation
Mutual Understanding
Global Competency
Insight and Context
Applied Leadership
Networks
Exchanges
Training
Forums
Cultural Diplomacy
Corporations
Governments
Diplomatic Corps
NGOs
Foundations
Individuals
Former Secretary of Commerce and Kellogg CEO Carlos
Gutierrez accepts the Meridian Global Leadership Award.
Photo by Shevett Studios

7. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden meets with international leaders.
EXCHANGE
Professional Leadership Exchanges
Public-Private Partnerships
Youth Leadership Development
Multi-City Programs
and Facilitated Workshops
Participant Recruitment and Selection
Trade Missions
U.S. Federalism Briefings
CULTURE
Cultural Diplomacy
Curation of Cultural Exhibitions
and Presentations
International Museum Capacity Building
Development of Educational Initiatives
People-to-People Exchanges
FORUMS
Leadership Summits
Seminars and Conferences
Speed Convening
Salon Dinners
Roundtable Discussions
Film Series
Annual Meridian Ball
TRAINING
Country and Regional Briefings
Practitioner-Led Workshops
University Partnerships
Leadership Skills Development
Stakeholder Engagement
and Sustainability Strategy
Business Diplomacy
and Cultural Intelligence
Artist Zeinab Al Hashemi at the PastForward exhibition opening.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Ambassador of Botswana H.E.Tebelelo Seretse,Ambassador of Mexico
H.E. Eduardo Medina-Mora, and Ambassador of Singapore H.E.Ashok
Kumar Mirpuri at the 2013 Meridian Global Leadership Summit.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Ambassador of Qatar H.E. Mohamed Bin Jaham Al Kawari briefs
Meridian’s Corporate Council on the Qatari business climate.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our suite of programs delivers the approach and
environment for leaders to understand global
issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on
solutions, and build valuable relationships.

8. OUR GLOBAL IMPACT
Our impact is felt by individuals, organizations, and
communities around the world, who rely on our
expertise in key global issues.
SINCE 1960
WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO IMPLEMENT
THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.
ALUMNI INCLUDE:
IMPACT AREAS
MERIDIAN’S PROGRAMS
ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND
SOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE
FOLLOWING CRITICAL GLOBAL
ISSUES:
Business and Trade
Civic Engagement
Cultural Diplomacy
Education
Empowering Women and Girls
Energy and the Environment
Entrepreneurship
Food Security
Foreign Policy
Global Health
Governance and Transparency
Human and Civil Rights
Media and Journalism
Public Diplomacy
Science and Technology
Volunteerism
Youth Leadership Development

9. 4
NOBEL PRIZE
WINNERS
168
HEADS OF
STATE
EACH YEAR
THROUGH OUR
500+ PROGRAMS
AND
EXCHANGES
WE IMPACT:
180
COUNTRIES
30+
MULTI-NATIONAL
CORPORATIONS
3,500+
LEADERS
69,510
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, DIPLOMATS,
FORTUNE 500 EXECUTIVES, AND
OTHER EMERGING LEADERS
Darker shades of blue
reflect higher numbers of
Meridian programs and
greater levels of impact.

10. Meridian is a principal partner of the
U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF STATE
and other government agencies.
We implement the International
Visitor Leadership Program
(IVLP), which promotes mutual
understanding between countries
around the world and the U.S.
The world’s leading
MULTI-NATIONAL
CORPORATIONS
count on us to design programs
that address critical business
challenges and opportunities,
elevate their CSR initiatives, and
accelerate development of their
leaders.
The Carlyle Group Founder David Rubenstein interviews
FedEx CEO Fred Smith at the 2012 Meridian Global
Leadership Summit.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with
participants from the African Women’s Entrepreneurship
Program.
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of State
OUR PARTNERS

11. Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates H.E. Yousef
Al Otaiba inaugurates Past Forward: Contemporary Art
from the Emirates, a joint initiative of Meridian and the
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
We work closely with the
DIPLOMATIC CORPS
in Washington, D.C. to foster greater
understanding of their cultures, create
networks with U.S. private and public
sector organizations, and provide
opportunities for advancing business
and trade relations.
We partner with
NGOs
from around the world
to convene programs on topical
international issues, including: human
trafficking, women’s empowerment,
entrepreneurship, trade, cultural
diplomacy, security, environmental
sustainability, and global health.
CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
Hon. Patricia de Stacy Harrison, Actress America Ferrera,
and New Light Founder Urmi Basu join Meridian, the
Independent Television Service and CPB for the D.C.
premiere of Half the Sky.
Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

12. OUR CAMPUS
Meridian’s campus features two historic buildings,
Meridian House and White-Meyer House.
Meridian stewards these residential
jewels designed by John Russell Pope,
architect of the Jefferson Memorial,
the National Gallery of Art, and the
National Archives. Both houses are
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
The campus serves as the unofficial
“Embassy of Washington,” welcoming
the more than 3,500 leaders who
come through our doors each year.
Meridian House, built in 1919 by Ambassador Irwin Boyle Laughlin,
U.S. Ambassador to Greece (1924-1926) and Spain (1929-1933).
Photo by Egomedia Photography

13. The grand entrance of Meridian House greets visiting
leaders from 180 countries each year.
Photo by Rodney Bailey
White-Meyer House, built in 1919 by Ambassador Henry White,
U.S. Ambassador to Italy (1905-1906) and France (1906-1909),
is home to Meridian’s Cafritz Galleries.
Photo by Rodney Bailey
Meridian is strategically located between the White
House and Embassy Row. It forms a city block of historic
and architectural interest.
Meridian’s campus is a spectacular retreat, surrounded
by stone walls that shelter manicured gardens and a
distinctive grove of linden trees.
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14. Meridian’s team of seasoned
practitioners partnered with leaders
of my organization to develop a
customized program using case
studies based on current business
challenges. As a result, the program
was effectively tailored to address our
business needs using an ideal balance
of theory and practice.
Cindy R. Kent
President and General Manager
Drug Delivery Systems Division, 3M
Meridian International Center becomes
a real gathering place, a market of
exchanges and networking….Even in
this world of virtual reality where you
can communicate instantaneously,
nothing substitutes for personal
relationship building.
Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton
Former U.S. Secretary of State
Meridian plays an important role for
the diplomatic community in fostering
global partnerships, strengthening
international understanding, and
furnishing innovative solutions to
today’s challenges.
H.E. Jaime E. Aleman
Former Ambassador of Panama to the U.S.
There is no substitute for these kinds
of personal exchanges — especially
those based on the arts. They allow
us to better understand one another,
to respect and value our differences,
and more importantly, our similarities.
Quincy Jones
Entertaiment Executive, Grammy Award Winner
We’re seeing a wave of innovation
across the globe that’s transforming
how we manage our lives, connect
with others, and operate our
businesses. Today, AT&T’s customers
are doing business in virtually
every country and territory and our
relationship with Meridian is helping to
promote sustained cooperation and
understanding between AT&T and a
global community.
Eric Loeb
Vice President, International External Affairs
AT&T
For half a century, Meridian has
exemplified the value of international
exchange programs in promoting
mutual tolerance and respect among
different peoples. Indeed, the Center
is a cornerstone of mutual efforts to
foster greater understanding and
cooperation among nations in our
ever-changing world.
Hon. George W. Bush
43rd
President of the United States
Our work has earned praise from top leaders and
multi-national corporations.

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